2016 Steel Dust Award

Julie T. Chapman of Missoula, Montana, won the prestigious Steel Dust Award at the opening of the ninth annual America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo (https://aqha.com/ahia). The show runs through October 15.

Chapman grew up as a horse-obsessed child who enjoyed drawing the horses she loved. Her work is a contemporary take on wildlife, horses and rodeo, and often features representational subject matter on a contemporary background.

Chapman’s work has been featured in museum shows and collections throughout the world. She is represented by several galleries in the United States and abroad and is active in the art scene with a monthly newsletter. The “Artzine” highlights shows, new works and philosophical musings. Chapman currently rides and competes in both reining and dressage and travels around the world for inspiration and commissioned work.

The Steel Dust Award, generously sponsored by Bruce Carter of Bruce Carter Performance Horses, was introduced to recognize one artist each year for their work. Selected by a panel of judges, the award is based on the artistic merit of the entire body of work submitted to the show. The winner receives $1,000 and a commemorative plaque.

About America’s Horse in Art
America’s Horse in Art returned to the Museum on August 13. This year’s show highlights pieces from more than 45 world-renowned Western artists. The art ranges from pencil drawings to sculptures. All remaining pieces not sold on opening night are offered for a sale on a first-come, first-served basis. Art sales are available online, by telephone at 806-376-5181 and by email at artshow@aqha.org. The purchased artwork will remain on exhibit until the show closes on October 15. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of art go to the Hall of Fame to support its efforts to preserve the history of the American Quarter Horse.

To learn more about this year’s Steel Dust Winner and to shop the 2016 America’s Horse in Art Show and Sale, visit www.aqha.com/ahia.